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Is 'Purity of Arms' holding the IDF back? Inside Israel’s battle over military ethics

Fighters are expected to avoid harming noncombatants, including civilians, prisoners, and the defenseless, as much as possible, and to maintain their humanity even in the midst of combat.

  • IDF struggles with strict military ethics hindering battlefield effectiveness
  • New rules of engagement aim to reduce civilian casualties, create operational challenges
  • IDF's "Purity of Arms" tradition emphasizes minimizing civilian harm in combat

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